CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Parkwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Parkwest Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$18.39

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $18.39 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $44 (239%)
Insurance Median: $19 (103%)
Cash: $44 (239% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (103% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $18.39 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Wellpoint $8 - $19 44%
UnitedHealthcare $12 - $19 65%
Aetna $16 - $27 87%
Tricare $18 98%
American Health Plan $19 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $39 103%
Cigna $19 - $148 103%
Devoted Health $19 103%
Farm Bureau $19 103%
Humana $19 103%
Nhc Advantage $19 103%
Wellcare $19 103%
Ehn $24 - $83 131%
Correctional Medical Services $32 - $111 174%
Community Services Network $34 - $120 185%
Usa Managed Care Organization $37 - $130 201%
Beech Street $40 - $139 218%
Novanet $40 - $139 218%
Direct Care America $42 - $148 228%
Medsave Usa $42 - $148 228%
National Provider Network $42 - $148 228%
Ccn Managed Care $45 - $157 245%
Initial Group $47 - $163 256%
Galaxy Health Network $48 - $166 261%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals